Director Center Business Law and Leadership

Position: Director of the Center for Business Law and Leadership
Location: Homeland

The campus is located on 137 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Portland’s southwest hills. Our strong commitment to sustainability is reinforced through recycling programs, energy conservation, alternative transportation options, and farm to fork initiatives. For benefit-eligible positions, we offer a competitive  that includes options for health, dental, vision, tuition, life insurance, retirement and more.

The Center for Business Law and Leadership, “developing legal leaders who shape the future of business,” prepares the next generation of legal professionals to become the trusted advisors and decision-makers for tomorrow’s most dynamic companies. By combining hands-on experience, classroom learning, and mentorship from business leaders, we help students turn their legal training into a launchpad for building, scaling, and guiding organizations that create lasting value across industries and communities.

comprised of business legal leaders, builds the connections with the business community and the law school.,
* Research and identify private foundation, corporate, and public funding opportunities that support entrepreneurship and legal education in Oregon.
* Collaborate with the Director of Corporate and Foundations Relations to secure invitations and prepare competitive proposals.
* Contribute to grant applications that support the Center and the Small Business Legal Clinic.
* Map public funding streams and cultivate connections with agencies and organizations aligned with the Center’s purpose.
* Track fundraising activity, prospect engagement, and external relations progress using appropriate reporting methods.
* Prepare regular updates and status reports for the Innovation Board and Law School leadership.
* Develop short- and long-term plans that position the Center for sustainable growth and potential expansion of the role.
* Coordinate administrative support for board committees and related Center initiatives.
* Proficient understanding of fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, and philanthropic relationship management within higher education or nonprofit environments.
* Excellent communication that engages attorneys, business leaders, alumni, and community partners with clarity and professionalism.
* Superior relationship-building that fosters trust, credibility, and long-term engagement with supporters and stakeholders.
* Extremely strong entrepreneurial mindset that approaches program growth with creativity, initiative, and resourcefulness.
* Proficient knowledge of the Oregon business, legal, and economic development landscape and key community partners.
* Excellent collaboration with development professionals, faculty leadership, and external partners to align outreach efforts.
* Superior organization and time management that supports independent work in a part-time structure while maintaining momentum.
* Proficient use of donor and relationship management systems such as Slate, Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, or similar Constituent Relationship Management platforms.
* Excellent preparation of written materials, reports, and correspondence using tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
* Superior professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive donor and institutional information.
* Extremely thoughtful engagement that promotes an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.
* Proficient strategic thinking that connects long-term goals with daily relationship-building efforts.
* Excellent adaptability when navigating evolving priorities and emerging opportunities.
* Superior follow-through that ensures consistent communication, documentation, and stewardship practices.
* Bachelor’s degree.
* Three years of experience in fundraising, business development, external relations, or relationship management.
* Experience cultivating relationships with donors, alumni, business leaders, or community partners.
* Experience working independently and advancing initiatives with limited supervision.
* Master’s degree or Juris Doctor.
* Five years of experience in fundraising, advancement, grant development, or philanthropic engagement.
* Experience securing major gifts or grants.
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